Weather forecasters are calling for some partially sunny periods this weekend, which should give Tri-City fun seekers enough time to get outside and enjoy several outdoor events.
TODAY: Friday, July 22
STARS UNDER THE STARS
Come catch a free film under the night sky at Port Coquitlam's Gates Park (2575 Wilson Ave., Port Coquitlam). Tonight's feature is the Academy-award nominated The Blind Side featuring Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw and Kathy Bates. The movie starts at 9 p.m. on a giant 26-foot tall silver screen. Bring the whole family and blankets to sit on. For more information, visit portcoquitlam.ca/arts.
FRIDAY FARMERS
The Coquitlam Farmers Market hosts another Friday Market from 4 to 8 p.m. in Coquitlam's Spirit Square (3000 Burlington Dr., across from Coquitlam city hall). Enjoy local food, music and activities, including a story time hosted by the Coquitlam Public Library. This Friday's music stage will feature jazz band Swing 2 Beat. For more information, visit makebakegrow.com.
Saturday, July 23
ITSY BITSY FESTIVAL
Billing itself as "the world's shortest-running children's theatre festival," the Itsy Bitsy Children's Festival is on today only from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Leigh Square Community Arts Village (2253 Leigh Sq., Port Coquitlam). Hosted in partnership with PoCo's Second Storey Theatre, Itsy Bitsy features kids' theatre, dance, music, puppets, crafts and a cupcake station by Luscious Creations. This free event is part of the city of Port Coquitlam's Summer in the City festival. For more information, visit portcoquitlam.ca/arts or call Leigh Square Community Arts Village at 604-927-8400.
PET POSSIBILITIES
Pets-Matter Foster Care, a new society dedicated to keeping pets and their families together by taking care of pets in times of crisis, is hosting its first-ever garage sale today from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a possible hold-over until Sunday at a home at 2565 Raven Ct., Coquitlam. Besides the sale of quality used goods, there will also be a by-donation pet-grooming and nail-trimming station. For more information or to donate goods, call Diane at 604-941-9016, Geri at 604-537-1721 or email [email protected].
THE BEST OF BAKING
Local bakers and confectioners come together under one roof to offer up the best of what they have to satisfy your sweet tooth today for the Tri-Cities Bakers' Community Market at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). This free event runs for five Saturdays this summer from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come meet the best confectioners around, try free samples and buy some homemade baked goods. For more information, call 604-341-6465 or visit tricitiesbakerscommunity.blogspot.com.
Sunday, July 24
SUMMER SUNDAYS
Female-fronted funk rockers Aurora Jane play Port Moody's free Summer Sunday Concert series at Rocky Point Park today at 2 p.m. Aurora Jane are touring in support if their new album Deep End. For a sample of their sound, visit aurorajane.com.
PERSIAN PERFORMERS
A major Persian festival is on today, featuring the popular Iranian singer Nooshafarin at Coquitlam Town Centre Park (1290 Pipeline Rd., Coquitlam). Other performers at the Tirgan Multicultural Summer Festival on include Amanda Wood, Rushid, Vanessa Dolesal, Iman Sani and the Amehd Dance Group. Hosted by Ilgar, the all-ages festivities run from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Admission is $10.
FARMERS MARKET
Every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Coquitlam Farmers Market is on in the parking lot of the Dogwood Pavilion (624 Poirier St., Coquitlam). Crafts, goodies, local produce and beverages are available all morning. For more information, visit makebakegrow.com.
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